FNC Ministry hosts NYUAD students, ERC volunteers for session
The Ministry of State for Federal National Council (FNC) Affairs welcomed 30 volunteers from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and the “Happiest People” volunteering team, as well as 23 students from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), at the FNC’S 15th session of the 16th legislative chapter’s third cycle.
The session was held to discuss a proposed Federal Law to regulate volunteer work in the UAE, and was attended by Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister for Community Development. Hosting the delegation of students and volunteers, meanwhile, adds to the Ministry’s efforts to promote political participation among all segments of society.
Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Deputy Secretary-general for Local Affairs at the Emirates Red Crescent, headed the ERC delegation, who were introduced – along with the visiting NYUAD students – to the essential role that the Ministry plays in coordinating between the Government and the FNC, and harmonising their efforts for the beneit of the country and its people. The delegates also studied the Council’s role in shedding light on the issues that affect citizens’ needs and aspirations, and recommending favourable courses of action in that regard.
Tariq Hilal Lootah, Undersecretary at the Ministry of State for FNC Affairs, said: “Inviting the volunteers and students to attend this session stems from our commitment to reaching out to all segments of society, and relects our efforts to implement the vision and directives of the UAE’S wise leadership to promote a culture of political participation by launching innovative initiatives that educate the community about the UAE’S singular parliamentary experience.”
“Volunteer work is a fundamental pillar in community development, and a key instrument for educating the public,” Lootah added. “In the UAE, volunteering and giving back to the community are among the established moral and social values. Inviting volunteers to attend this Council meeting falls under the efforts to engage the public in these debates, and allows us to identify their views and listen to their suggestions on pressing issues.”